Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

• Analyst – Financial Planning and Analysis
• Rosslyn, South Africa

Overview

This role will be part of the EMEA Costing, Reporting and Analytics Hub, supporting SSA.

The primary purpose of this role is to act as a partner for the Business leadership to optimize total delivered cost. This implies bringing financial leadership for regional sourcing & strategy implementation studies, MEA creation, approval, execution, and post-completion audit, NDPs costing and cost saving programs validation. The role will own the execution of the globally deployed Reporting & Analytics and Standard Cost processes and will have day to day interactions with the main stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and govern Standard cost process and deploy global Reporting and Analytics
• Prepare rough and final costing estimate plus related analysis partnering with NPD and category teams
• Provide financial support in cost saving projects, help identifying opportunities and determine cost impact
• Provide support to regional sourcing and strategy studies preparing final recommendation to management
• Control and optimize delivered costs providing ad hoc analysis on total delivered cost
• Cost cards analysis and update
• Work within the EMEA Costing Hub to develop and share best practices

Experience you’ll bring:

• Degree level education in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 1 to 2 years finance experience in FP&A role or cost accounting roles preferably with international exposure
• Work experience will be considered as a plus (ideally in Finance in FMCG companies)

Behaviours you’ll need:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communicator and team worker
• Adaptability
• Drive for results
• Values others, and cultures
• Self-starter and Acts with integrity

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and great working environment

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

This position is not available for relocation assistance and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.